Healthy cat food for weight loss?
Over the years, my cat has slowly gained weight. He’s at the high-end of the healthy weight scale and I’m looking for a good cat food will aid in his weight loss. He’s been an inside cat for about 2 years now if that makes a different. Thanks for the help!
Feb 08, 2010 | 5 | healthy cat
February 9th, 2010 at 12:00 am
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February 9th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Changing the food he eats isn’t always necessary. Simply feed him 10% less kibble each day (for every 10 kernels, take one out) it’s that easy! Once he reaches his target weight, keep the amount the same. Feed him in half or a third of his total daily amount in 2 or 3 meals, that way he feels less hungry throughout the day and will metabolize his meals more efficiently.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Science Diet has a great variety of foods and all my vets have recommended it. the indoor formulas of any cat food are usually formulated with less fat/calories since indoor cats tend to be a bit less active, but there are also “lite” versions of just about every variety.
You may also want to consider your cats age. If he is 7 years or older, go for the senior cat food, it compensates for the decline in activity as they get older and I think there are lite versions of the senior formula also.
Just be sure to follow the measurements for the appropriate amounts on the bag so you don’t accidentally overfeed him.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Science Diet Light (my vet recommended it). Feed him twice daily, only 1/4c per serving. It seems like he’s hardly getting anything but after a few weeks you should see a difference. I did with my cat.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Our inside Siamese was an inside cat, and was 25lbs, at
least. After we got him fixed, we started letting him go outside a little bit at a time, with supervision of course (history of pine tree climbing.. not pretty).
We saw results in a month. The pounds were just flying off of him. He was less dependent on food, and got a lot of exercise.
I’d say get him fixed, and let him outside a little bit. Also, try finding a wide variety of toys he can play with inside. exercise and activity can make all the difference in the world.